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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307, 462.64 and 256.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307, 462.64 and 256.78 is: 386.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307 : 462.64 = 256.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307/462.64 = 256.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307x = 462.64 × 256.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307x = 118,796.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,796.70/307
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.96

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